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Words for Wellbeing – Expression of Interest

Are you passionate about the intersection of creativity, wellbeing, and community engagement? We are inviting facilitators, artists, poets, academics, and wellbeing practitioners to deliver interactive sessions as part of Words for Wellbeing, a programme dedicated to exploring the therapeutic power of words and creativity.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome proposals for workshops, talks, performances, exhibition stands or interactive sessions that explore:
✔ Creative expression for wellbeing (poetry, storytelling, journaling, spoken word, music, visual arts)
✔ Mindfulness & self-care through words
✔ Community-building & inclusive storytelling
✔ The role of writing & creativity in mental health and resilience

Who Can Apply?

✅ Artists, writers, poets, wellbeing professionals
✅ Academics and researchers exploring wellbeing and creativity
✅ Organisations or individuals working in community arts & mental health
✅ Anyone passionate about fostering wellbeing through words

How to Apply

Complete the Expression of Interest form below.

Required Information:
🔹 Your Name & Contact Details
🔹 Session Title & Format (Workshop, Talk, Performance, etc.)
🔹 Brief Description (What will participants gain?)
🔹 Target Audience (Students, staff, wider community)
🔹 Preferred Delivery Mode 
🔹 Any Accessibility Considerations

👉 Submit Your Expression of Interest Here

Expression of Interest

For any questions, please contact Rachael Kirwan r.l.kirwan@warwick.ac.uk or Catherine Louch catherine.louch@warwick.ac.uk

We look forward to working with inspiring facilitators to make Words for Wellbeing a transformative and enriching experience!

Who Can Apply?

✅ Artists, writers, poets, wellbeing professionals
✅ Academics and researchers exploring wellbeing and creativity
✅ Organisations or individuals working in community arts & mental health
✅ Anyone passionate about fostering wellbeing through words

How to Apply

Complete the Expression of Interest form.

Please tick which type of engagement activity you would like to be considered for
I will be available for the set up 9am – 12.00pm and for the event 12.00pm – 4.00pm (required)
I am interested in being a part of the evening event 5.00pm – 7.30pm (required)
Photography and filming will be taking place throughout the event which will be used for websites and social media (required)

Privacy notice

This form will be used to manage your interest in hosting a session at an event. Your proposal to deliver a session at the event will be recorded and associated with your name, but no other personally identifiable data will be stored, and the data will not be used for any purpose other than as a record of the event. Please see our Staff Privacy Notice or Student Privacy Notice for further information.

The University of Warwick is the Data Controller of any information you have entered on this form and is committed to protecting the rights of individuals in line with Data Protection Legislation. The University's Data Protection webpages provide further information on your rights and how the University processes personal data. If you wish to submit a data subjects rights request, make a complaint or report a suspected personal data breach, please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer by email at infocompliance@warwick.ac.uk.

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